Exhibits & Galleries in Thornton, CA

Matt Passmore: Tied / Untied

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.

Adult Crochet Club

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA · Ages 18+

Join the Melrose Adult Crochet Club for all levels, beginners to advanced. Learn how to crochet basic and advanced stitches, and get assistance when you need it. Share your work with others and get new project ideas. Teach others to crochet!

Sound of Water

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Descanso Gardens · 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of...

LMNA Private Event

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art · Los Angeles, CA

Story Time (9/10)

In 1 week · Thu, Sep 10, 4:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · The Ruth Bancroft Garden · 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, Walnut Creek, CA

Join us for reading and crafts in the Nook with Miss Marie!

I Heart After School Art

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Pleasant Hill Library · 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA

Have fun creating art during our studio time each Wednesday after school in our Maker Space! This program is geared towards elementary & middle school students and presented by I Heart Art with support by The Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library! No registration necessary.

"Gentle Giants" by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

Step into a world where towering figures feel less like strangers and more like quiet companions. Gentle Giants presents a gathering of tall, hand-formed characters who share the space with a calm, watchful presence. Each giant stands as part of a loose “family,” connected not by a...

Recoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage Through Language

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 AM UTC · Glendale Central Library · 222 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA · Ages 18+

ReflectSpace presents ReCoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage through Language , an exhibition that considers the complicated relationship between language, social justice, and cultural heritage. The codex is the historical name for a book, this becomes the starting point for the artists to re-create.

Childrens Storytimes: Family Open (all ages welcome)

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 5:00 PM–5:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA

https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2923

Jewish American Fiction Book Club: The Safekeep

In 1 week · Thu, Sep 10, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · San Rafael, CA · San Rafael, CA

Everyone is welcome to join our online (Zoom) book discussion group on Wednesday September 9, 2026. For more information and a Zoom invite, contact Davo Knepler at nuevodavos@yahoo.com. We will be discussing The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden . It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel.

(Virtual) Pearl Avenue Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Sep 10, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · San Jose, CA · San Jose, CA

The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...

The I & Thou Phone: Your Direct Line to the Divine

In 1 week · Sep 9 – Sep 24 · JCCSF · 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, 94118, San Francisco, CA

Step into Samantha Grant’s art installation, where a vintage phone booth prompts honest conversation with the Divine, yourself, and others.

San Carlos Stitchers

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Carlos Library · 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA

Do you like to crochet or knit? Bring your own crochet, knitting or hand craft sewing project and meet other local stitchers in this informal drop-in group. Skills are not taught here, but anyone can practice and socialize. We meet weekly from 6:00-7:55 PM on Tuesdays.

Music & Movement

In 1 week · Thu, Sep 10, 1:30 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to...

Shelf Care: Silent Reading Club

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch Library · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, CA

Join us every Wednesday for Shelf Care! We will start each meeting by checking in with each other and sharing what we're reading, followed by about an hour of quiet reading time. Each week we'll provide an assortment of staff recommended books in case you're looking for your next read, as well as...

Teen Craft Club

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Montana Branch Library — Community Room · Santa Monica, CA · Ages 12–18

Want to try a fun new craft with your friends? Check out our Teen Craft Club, rotating branches every month. This month, make charms at Montana! For ages 12 - 18.

Baby Lap-Sit Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Santa Teresa Branch Library · 290 International Circle, San Jose, CA · Ages Up to 5

This program is geared for pre-walking children and their parents or caregivers. Baby Lap-Sit Storytime invites newborns, infants, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. The...

Crafternoons at West Roxbury

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Roxbury Branch Library · 1961 Centre St, West Roxbury, CA

Come to the West Roxbury Branch and get creative in the Community Room! Miss Annette will provide the materials and you only need to bring your awesome imagination. We will mainly be upcycling various items such as toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws, and more. Accessibility Notice : We strive.

Sewing Hangout

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Belmont Library — Makerspace · San Mateo, CA

Join us weekly on Wednesdays for the library’s open sewing time! Bring your own fabric, explore our scrap bin and work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary....

Health and Lifestyle Solutions Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 7:15 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Scotts Valley Library · 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, Santa Cruz, CA

Learn self-help concepts for prevention and/or reversal of chronic disease. Learn what you can do between yearly exams with core concepts from natural healthcare that can help your body to heal. The 7-Day Detox Miracle (2001 (recipes included) or 1999 edition (no recipes) by Peter Bennett ND Learn..

Lego Club

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Main Library Library · 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

Explore the limits of your building imagination or try out one of our suggested builds. All materials provided. For ages 18 months - 11 years old.

Afternoon Book Club @ VCC

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Vacaville Cultural Center Library · 1020 Ulatis Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687, Vacaville, CA

*This book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted. JANUARY 14 All the Other Me by Jody Holford And/or Dear Dotty by Jaclyn Westlake FEBRUARY 11 Lucky Me by Rich Paul MARCH 11 Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy APRIL 8 Life Without a Recipe: A memoir by Diana...

Teen Pop Up Crafts

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

Teens! Come and hang out and get creative with us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Crafternoon

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Foster City Library — Programming area · San Mateo, CA

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your afternoon? Come to Crafternoon, our weekly drop-in craft program where makers of all ages are welcome! Each week, we'll provide a variety of materials and supplies so you can create something uniquely your own. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or...

Mother Daughter Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · 4S Ranch Library · 10433 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA

Mother Daughter Book Club: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Mother Daughter Book Club is a book club for girls in grades 8-12+ and their mothers. Founded in 2016, it is hosted by local author Marcie Wessels and her daughter Claire. All members of MDBC read the monthly book club selection prior to the...

Book Club Café

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch Library · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, CA

Join us every Wednesday starting February 11 for Book Club Cafe! We will start each meeting by checking in with each other and sharing what we're reading, followed by about an hour of quiet reading time. Each week we'll provide an assortment of staff recommended books in case you're looking for...

Side Street Projects--Mobile Woodworking for Kids

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Altadena Library @ Loma Alta Park · 3330 North Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA · Ages 6–12

The Side Street Projects is coming to the Bob Lucas Branch Library! In this woodworking program, students will learn the basics of woodworking, using only hand tools! They will learn woodworking techniques such as sanding, sawing, shaping, drilling, setting screws, using clamps, hammering, and...

Level Up Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Dougherty Station Library · 17017 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA

Level Up Book Club is for 6th–7th graders. Join us monthly to talk about a book and to do a fun activity. Sign up at the front desk. Copies of the monthly book will be available for check out at the front desk.